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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted
infection (STI) in the UK, affecting both men and women, in
particular among young people aged between 16 - 24 years old.

Most people don’t experience any symptoms so are unaware they
are infected. The only way to find out is to take a test - once
it’s been diagnosed, chlamydia can easily be treated.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of chlamydia could be pain when you urinate (pee),
unusual discharge from the penis, vagina or rectum or, in women,
bleeding between periods or after sex. Read more information about
chlamydia symptoms on the NHS
Choices website.

Why get tested?

You should be tested for chlamydia annually especially if you
have ever had unsafe/unprotected sex and/or change sexual partners.
If left untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of the
body.

Getting tested for chlamydia?

If you are under 25 years old you can get
a free confidential chlamydia test which will
involve a urine test (pee in a pot) or swab test. The testing is
confidential and you will usually get the test results through a
phone call or text message.